<p> Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal says his early days as a model in the fashion industry helped him carve his own niche in Bollywood.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"Earlier in the fashion industry, there were a few designers coming out, trying to do their thing, (with) very few shows. Each one had a distinct style. All that helped me to grow and evolve into movies and now producing a film," Arjun told reporters here.<br /><br />The "Rock On" star said he has seen fashion industry grow tremendously over the years, something which he is absolutely proud of.<br /><br />"Fashion industry has given me a lot. I've always observed it extremely closely and I am so proud today to see how wonderfully it has grown with such wonderful talent.<br /><br />"It has been nearly two decades, this industry is finally out there doing fantastic work in India, internationally and everywhere contributing immensely," he said.<br /><br />Arjun, 44, was speaking at the preview show of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, where 'Reflections of Style' was unveiled.<br /><br />Designers like Masaba, Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna, Shantanu & Nikhil, Amit Agarwal, Falguni & Shane Peacock, Manish Arora, Rajesh Pratap Singh presented a glimpse of their collection.<br /><br />Arjun said he had attended the first show of the programme and was happy that it was now in its twelfth year.<br /><br />"It is really a difficult task to bring the designers under one roof. I don't know anybody who would've done that. Different designers coming together under one roof. It is not very acceptable at least when I was around at that time.<br /><br />"Designer used to do their own shows, be critical of each other. What happens now is, they are united, they have a camaraderie. It's wonderful to see that," the actor said.<br />Post the show, the designers also attended a panel discussion, which was moderated by Arjun.<br /></p>
<p> Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal says his early days as a model in the fashion industry helped him carve his own niche in Bollywood.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"Earlier in the fashion industry, there were a few designers coming out, trying to do their thing, (with) very few shows. Each one had a distinct style. All that helped me to grow and evolve into movies and now producing a film," Arjun told reporters here.<br /><br />The "Rock On" star said he has seen fashion industry grow tremendously over the years, something which he is absolutely proud of.<br /><br />"Fashion industry has given me a lot. I've always observed it extremely closely and I am so proud today to see how wonderfully it has grown with such wonderful talent.<br /><br />"It has been nearly two decades, this industry is finally out there doing fantastic work in India, internationally and everywhere contributing immensely," he said.<br /><br />Arjun, 44, was speaking at the preview show of Blenders Pride Fashion Tour, where 'Reflections of Style' was unveiled.<br /><br />Designers like Masaba, Rohit Gandhi & Rahul Khanna, Shantanu & Nikhil, Amit Agarwal, Falguni & Shane Peacock, Manish Arora, Rajesh Pratap Singh presented a glimpse of their collection.<br /><br />Arjun said he had attended the first show of the programme and was happy that it was now in its twelfth year.<br /><br />"It is really a difficult task to bring the designers under one roof. I don't know anybody who would've done that. Different designers coming together under one roof. It is not very acceptable at least when I was around at that time.<br /><br />"Designer used to do their own shows, be critical of each other. What happens now is, they are united, they have a camaraderie. It's wonderful to see that," the actor said.<br />Post the show, the designers also attended a panel discussion, which was moderated by Arjun.<br /></p>